Slang is a colourful, alternative vocabulary. It bristles with humour, vituperation, prejudice, informality: the slang of English is English with its sleeves rolled up, its shirt tails dangling, and its shoes...» more details

This is a vocabulary building book for anyone who wants to improve their command of English. The first section provides a 'tool kit' to improve confidence and understanding, while the second...» more details

"Our meddling intellect misshapes the beauteous forms of things; we murder to dissect," Wordsworth cautioned at the dawning of a new age of science and technology. It is a caution that,...» more details

Fully revised and updated, The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Spanish Phrases, Third Edition, offers the everyday terms travellers need to know, whether they're on business or holiday in a Spanish speaking...» more details

This is an encompassing review that addresses all aspects of literacy (reading, numeracy, and technological literacy, for example) with a global perspective. It connects the objectives of literacy education with broader...» more details

Margaret Simons went to Canberra to subject the journalists to a journalist's eye. The result is a penetrating and personal story about a world both extraordinary and ordinary, where the barriers...» more details

The First Amendment and Civil Liability Robert M. O'Neil A well known First Amendment advocate explains the new threats to free expression posed by damage suits. This book explores a highly...» more details

Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King's critically lauded, million copy bestseller shares the experiences,habits, and convictionsthat have shaped him and his work. Long...» more details

The closing arguments from ten noteworthy caseslawyers and nonlawyers will enjoy the passion and eloquence of these counselors; practitioners of law will find much to learn from them ( Los Angeles...» more details

Dateline: Toronto collects all 172 pieces that Hemingway published in the Star, including those under pseudonyms. Hemingway readers will discern his unique voice already present in many of these pieces, particularly...» more details

The 'must have' book by the acknowledged expert for self help/how to business, recovery, sports, health, self improvement, hobby, crafts, health, and New Age writers. 'If you follow only a third...» more details

Dyslexia and Literacy provides a comprehensive, practical introduction for all professionals seeking an understanding of dyslexia in children. Divided into 4 parts, the book firstly introduces the various theoretical perspectives and...» more details

The Reading for Real Handbook was very well received by both teachers and literacy specialists when it was published in 1992. Since its first publication there have been significant changes in...» more details

A tribute to the brilliant craftsmanship of one of our most distinguished writers, providing valuable insight into her inspiration and her method Joyce Carol Oates is widely regarded as one of...» more details

Between TV talk shows, radio call in programs, email and the Internet, spontaneous talk media has skyrocketed in the '90s. People are interacting more frequently and more fervently than ever before,...» more details

Assessment and Accreditation of Prior Learning systems are now widely used in colleges to open up access for potential students by harnessing their prior learning, knowledge and skills. But one major...» more details

Literature, like the visual arts, poses its own philosophical problems. While literary theorists have discussed the nature of literature intensively, analytic philosophers have usually dealt with literary problems either within the...» more details